
pass
词源
源自中古英语 'passen',来自古法语 'passer',最终源自拉丁语 'passus'(步伐、步调)。
verb
❶ 移动经过某处或某人,通常指从一边到另一边。
“She passed me in the hallway without saying a word.”
(她在走廊里从我身边经过,一句话也没说。)
“The train passes through several small towns.”
(火车会经过几个小镇。)
❶ 成功完成考试或测试。
“I studied hard and finally passed the exam.”
(我努力学习,终于通过了考试。)
“She passed her driving test on the first try.”
(她第一次尝试就通过了驾驶考试。)
noun
❶ 允许进入某地的证件或权限。
“You need a pass to enter the building after hours.”
(下班后进入大楼需要通行证。)
“She showed her pass to the security guard.”
(她向保安出示了通行证。)
❶ 在体育比赛中将球传给队友的动作。
“His perfect pass led to a goal.”
(他完美的传球导致了进球。)
“The quarterback made a long pass down the field.”
(四分卫在场上长传。)
常见短语
pass away — 委婉表达某人去世的说法。
“Her grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep.”
(她的祖父在睡梦中安详地去世了。)
pass out — 晕倒或失去知觉;也指分发物品。
“He passed out from exhaustion after the marathon.”
(马拉松赛后他因疲惫晕倒了。)
pass by — 经过某地或某人,没有停留。
“We passed by the old bookstore on our way home.”
(我们回家路上经过了那家旧书店。)